Junior Sous Chef

The New World Trading Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Free meals

Birthday day off

Education subsidies

Wagestream

Hospitality Action

Training & development

Job summary

The Botanist Edinburgh is hiring a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen leadership team, maintain high standards and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for every guest. You’ll work closely with colleagues to create a positive kitchen environment where teamwork, consistency and development are at the heart of every service, with opportunities to progress.

The role calls for passion for food, a quality mindset, and readiness to mentor junior kitchen staff while keeping food safety and

Qualifications

• We are seeking a candidate with a passion for food and a commitment to quality.
• Experience in a kitchen environment and teamwork mindset is desirable.
• Previous roles such as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Delivering high-quality dishes with consistency and attention to detail
• Supporting food safety, allergen and compliance standards
• Assisting with stock management and kitchen organisation
• Supporting and motivating junior kitchen team members
• Helping deliver smooth and successful services

Skills

Teamwork

Food quality

Supporting others

Job description

The Botanist Edinburgh are hiring a Junior Sous Chef

We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step in their culinary career. At The Botanist Edinburgh, you'll play an important role in supporting the kitchen leadership team, maintaining high standards and helping deliver exceptional food experiences for every guest.

You'll work closely with your colleagues to create a positive kitchen environment where teamwork, consistency and development are at the heart of every service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen


• Delivering high-quality dishes with consistency and attention to detail


• Supporting food safety, allergen and compliance standards


• Assisting with stock management and kitchen organisation


• Supporting and motivating junior kitchen team members


• Helping deliver smooth and successful services

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, committed to quality and enjoys supporting others.

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef is desirable.

Why Join The New World Trading Company?

At The New World Trading Company, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection - and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You’ll be part of a business that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and gives you the tools, training and support to bring brilliant hospitality to life every day. You’ll receive:

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues


• Free meals on shift


• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off


• Education subsidies to support personal development


• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access


• Confidential support through Hospitality Action


• Comprehensive training and ongoing support